The Maryland Environmental Service (MES) has entered into a consulting agreement with BTS Bioenergy to begin work for the company on planned projects in Howard County, Md.

BTS Bioenergy will establish the company’s North American headquarters and develop two bio-digestion recycling facilities in Howard County. The Howard County and BTS MOU will result in up to a $40 million investment and the creation of as many as 20 jobs in Howard County.

The MES and BTS Bioenergy agreement provides support and technical services for the Howard County projects. MES already operates fourteen water and wastewater treatment facilities throughout Howard County, including those at a number of the county’s schools.